It certainly was never a foregone conclusion the 49ers would target a quarterback with the No. 7 overall pick.
And with the Los Angeles Rams’ leap Thursday morning to the top selection, it likely means the 49ers would have to package valuable draft picks to move up in order to secure Cal’s Jared Goff or Carson Wentz of North Dakota State – whomever the Rams pass up.
The 49ers can be expected to select a quarterback at some point in the draft, but where?
They can trade back from No. 7 or trade up from their pick in the second round, No.